German Cup
2026-10-28 - SC Paderborn vs VfB Stuttgart
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: DFB-Pokal 2nd Round
Home Deluxe Arena – Paderborn
Wednesday, 28th October 2026 - kickoff 18:00 CET
SC Paderborn
SC Paderborn are showing they can compete in the Bundesliga. They led 2-0 away at Werder Bremen before conceding twice in the second half to settle for a 2-2 draw last weekend.
They scored twice, which is positive, but remain the Bundesliga's second-worst attacking side, with just six goals in seven games.
Regarding this match, SC Paderborn must be sharper defensively against VfB Stuttgart.
The visitors beat SC Paderborn 0-2 in their Bundesliga meeting on 10th October, so the hosts have a clear reference point for the challenge ahead. Home advantage gives them a chance, but they cannot afford to lose control after taking the lead.
VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart arrive after a painful 2-3 home defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach. They had the advantage but could not protect it, and the result continued an uneven Bundesliga campaign.
Their 1-1 Champions League draw with Atletico Madrid the previous week also means this is another demanding fixture in a busy spell.
Sebastian Hoeness has attacking options capable of deciding a DFB Cup tie, but the schedule may influence his starting line-up. VfB Stuttgart face Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga on Saturday and Galatasaray in Istanbul in the Champions League next week.
Rotation is very likely, although the club will still see the DFB Cup as a realistic route to silverware.
The Betting Verdict
VfB Stuttgart have the better squad, but their schedule is demanding, and SC Paderborn have shown they can trouble stronger opposition.
VfB Stuttgart conceded three against Borussia Mönchengladbach last time out. Their defense keeps giving opponents chances, which makes the goals market more appealing than picking a winner.
My pick for this match is Over 2.5 Goals, with both teams likely to score.
The Pick :
SC Paderborn 1-3 VfB Stuttgart
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Over 2.5 Goals at odds of 1.50 with BetFred
